Subject : Mathematics

Awarding body: Edexcel:

Specification AS (8371) / A2 (9371)

There are two routes for attaining an A level in Mathematics. The standard route is outlined below but those who wish to take Further Mathematics will need to complete all six units in Year 12.

Course content and examination requirements:

AS Level Course content:

At this level you will study two pure mathematics units (C1 and C2) and a statistics unit (S1).

In pure mathematics algebra and trigonometry are continued in greater depth and the techniques of Calculus are further developed.In statistics, there is work on probability and representing data. New topics such as correlation, regression, discrete randomvariables and the Normal distribution are introduced.

A2 level Course content:

Three further units are studied, two pure units (C3 and C4) and another applied unit.

A2 Level Assessment:

There is no coursework element involved with any of these units.

Year 12 - AS Units	Year 13 - A2 Units (full GCE)
Unit C1 Unit C1: One hour thirty minutes examination (33.33% of AS/16.67% of A level). No calculator may be used.	Unit C3 Unit C3: One hour thirty minutes examination (16.67% of A level).
Unit C2 Unit C2: One hour thirty minutes examination (33.33% of AS/16.67% of A level).	Unit C4 Unit C4: One hour thirty minutes examination (16.67% of A level).
Unit S1 Unit S1: One hour thirty minutes examination (33.33% of AS/16.67% of A level).	Another applied unit One hour thirty minutes examination (16.67% of A level).

Year 12 - AS Units

Year 13 - A2 Units (full GCE)

Unit C1

Unit C1: One hour thirty minutes examination (33.33% of AS/16.67% of A level). No calculator may be used.

Unit C3

Unit C3: One hour thirty minutes examination (16.67% of A level).

Unit C2

Unit C2: One hour thirty minutes examination (33.33% of AS/16.67% of A level).

Unit C4

Unit C4: One hour thirty minutes examination (16.67% of A level).

Unit S1

Unit S1: One hour thirty minutes examination (33.33% of AS/16.67% of A level).

Another applied unit

One hour thirty minutes examination (16.67% of A level).

Entry requirements:

A minimum GCSE Grade A in Mathematics is required. An A* Grade in Mathematics is required for pupils who wish to be considered for the Further Mathematics option.

Relevance to further studies and careers:

An A level in Mathematics is not only useful for all those interested in the Sciences, Business and Economics, Medicine and Geography, but it also provides a broader education for those interested in Arts subjects.

Choosing Mathematics at an advanced level opens many career opportunities and an A level Mathematics qualification is highly regarded by Universities.